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Master of Education (Ed.M.)

Our National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)-accredited Master of Education program requires 69 points of coursework. The course of study stresses a firm grounding in the core areas of psychology, especially cognitive psychology, as well as in the tools traditionally used by school psychologists to apply their knowledge and skills to school settings. Completion of the Ed.M. program in School Psychology can lead to certification as a school psychologist in New York State and National Certification in School Psychology (NCSP).

Ed.M. students should plan on three years of full-time attendance, including summers. Although part-time attendance is possible, full-time attendance leads to a richer educational experience. Ed.M. students must be available to spend a minimum of one full day per week for practica in their first year and two full days per week for fieldwork in their second year. Internships are full-time.

Suggested sequence of courses by year and semester:

First Year:

Fall

HBSK 4025 Professional and ethical functions of school psychologists

HBSK 4072 Theory and techniques of reading assessment and intervention

HBSK 4073 Childhood disorders, or

HBSK 5031 Family as a context for child development

HBSK 5320 Individual psychological testing I

HBSK 5378 Practicum in psycho-educational assessment of school subject difficulties

Spring

HBSK 4073 Childhood disorders, or

HBSK 5031 Family as a context for child development

HBSK 5321 Individual psychological testing II

HBSK 6380 Practicum in psycho-educational assessment with culturally diverse students